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| | | Amanda |  |
| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:38 pm Post subject: Can't connect to IE after installing updates |  |
After installing 17 updates from windows, I can not view any webpages through IE7. I can open my Outlook email and even use msn messenger, but no IE access. I can ping. What's going on? |
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| | | Amanda |  |
| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:45 pm Post subject: RE: Can't connect to IE after installing updates |  |
And no, I don't have Zone Alarm
"Amanda" wrote:
| Quote: | After installing 17 updates from windows, I can not view any webpages through IE7. I can open my Outlook email and even use msn messenger, but no IE access. I can ping. What's going on? |
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| | | Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP] |  |
| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:39 am Post subject: Re: Can't connect to IE after installing updates |  |
Amanda wrote:
| Quote: | After installing 17 updates from windows, I can not view any webpages through IE7. I can open my Outlook email and even use msn messenger, but no IE access. I can ping. What's going on?
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Windows version?
See if this archived post helps: LINK
-- Vincenzo Di Russo Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional since 2003 Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & Security My MVP Profile: LINK My Blog: LINK |
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| | | PA Bear [MS MVP] |  |
| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:32 am Post subject: Re: Can't connect to IE after installing updates |  |
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Error message after you install a Windows Internet Explorer 7 update from Windows Update or from Microsoft Update: "Webpage cannot be displayed": LINK
If tweaking your third-party firewall's settings don't help, try the following:
1. Disable your anti-virus application, all Norton Add-ons (if any), any real-time protection provided by an anti-spyware application (except for Windows Defender; includes Spybot Tea Timer, SpySweeper Guards, AVG AS guard.exe, etc.), disable any third-party firewall AND THEN enable the Windows Firewall.
NB: You're "working without a net" now: Don't to ANYTHING else online (e.g., browsing; reading email; chatting) except #4 below until your anti-virus application has been re-enabled! If you're running ZA Free firewall, you may need to uninstall it instead of disabling it.
2. WinXP: Uninstall "Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB953838)" via Add/Remove Programs (make sure Show Updates box is checked at top right) and reboot.
Vista: Uninstall "Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB953838)" via Control Panel | Security | Windows Update | View installed updates and reboot.
3. Re-do #1 above.
4. WinXP: Go to LINK and install any Critical Updates offered (i.e., KB953838). If a Root Certificates update is listed in the Optional Updates category, install it to take full advantage of IE7's enhanced security.
Vista: Run Windows Update manually and install any Important updates offered (i.e., KB953838). If a Root Certificates update is listed in the Optional Updates category, install it to take full advantage of IE7's enhanced security.
5. Reboot > Make sure everything in #1 above is enabled again and, if applicable, disable the Windows Firewall and enable (or reinstall) your third-party firewall.
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For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB123456).
LOOK! => If your problem relates to a Cumulative Security Update for IE, call the above number and ask to be transferred to the Consumer IE7 queue (which is 47830).
For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web site: LINK
For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through your usual support contacts.
Start a free Windows Update support incident request: LINK
Support for Windows Update: LINK -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin LINK DTS-L LINK
Amanda wrote:
| Quote: | And no, I don't have Zone Alarm
"Amanda" wrote: After installing 17 updates from windows, I can not view any webpages through IE7. I can open my Outlook email and even use msn messenger, but no IE access. I can ping. What's going on? |
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